Mindful Monday

Though we live much of our lives outside, in action and engagement with the world, the deeper impact of what happens is registered in the narrative of the heart. Because the heart dwells in unattended dark, we often forget its sublime sensitivity to everything that is happening to us. Without our ever noticing, the heart absorbs the joy of things and also their pain and care. Within us, therefore, a burdening can accrue. For this reason it is wise now and again to tune in to your heart and listen for what it carries.John O’Donohue

today was a very low one on the “feeling low” scale. so this quote couldn’t have come at a better time. I love mr. o’donohue’s words, …”a burdening can accrue.”, the external pressures and demands can be so noisy! but you helped me connect with what and who is in my heart, and I feel much more quietly calm and peaceful.,

". . .and the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and JOYFUL, by which we arrive at the ground at our own feet, and learn to be at home."
Wendell Berry